The Los Angeles Lakers are going to do everything they can to keep their team intact this summer. Coming off their first Championship victory in 10 years, it wouldn’t make much sense to completely rebuild this team now.
Unfortunately, with 10 of their players set to become free-agents in the offseason, that task may prove challenging.
Laker's free agents heading into the offseason;
🔘Anthony Davis (Player-Option)
🔘KCP (Player-Option)
🔘Avery Bradley (Player-Option)
🔘JaVale McGee (Player-Option)
🔘Dwight Howard
🔘Markieff Morris
🔘Rajon Rondo (Player-Option)
🔘J.R. Smith
🔘Dion Waiters
🔘Jared Dudley
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) October 12, 2020
For L.A., it all starts with Anthony Davis. As the team’s co-star, his presence was a major factor in their success and he will be their top priority. Luckily, there seems to be a good chance he returns…
https://twitter.com/kovaa_/status/1315508637515812865
As for the rest, their fate isn’t as clear. Guys like Rondo, KCP, and Dwight Howard were big contributors but there’s just no way to be sure they’ll be back in the Purple and Gold next season, especially if they go out seeking more money. The Lakers, after all, won’t have much trouble replacing them.
Needless to say, changes will be coming on some level. How much change this team will have to endure, however, is all up to the front office and who they choose to invest in.
